Rejection of the Son brings the judgment of God
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss Your Word, open our hearts and minds to understand what You want to teach us through this parable. Help us examine our own lives and how we respond to Your Son Jesus. Guide our discussion and fellowship together. In Jesus' name, Amen.
(The Parable of the Vineyard Tenants)
Summary
In this sermon from Mark 12:1-12, Pastor Jason explores Jesus' parable of the vineyard tenants. The parable tells of a vineyard owner who leases his property to tenants who repeatedly reject, beat, and kill his servants when sent to collect the harvest. Finally, the owner sends his beloved son, whom the tenants also kill, leading to their judgment and destruction. The parable serves as Jesus' pronouncement of judgment against the religious leaders who rejected both God's prophets and His Son.
Key Verses
Mark 12:10-11
Romans 3:23
2 Corinthians 5:21
Mark 1:14-15
Key Takeaways
Rejection of Jesus brings God's judgment
God's people must be properly cared for and stewarded
Every believer is both part of the vineyard (needs discipleship) and a steward (should disciple others)
We must respond to Jesus - either in acceptance or rejection